Tom Emmer in 2008 Political Courage Test
On Abortion:
Abortions should always be illegal
Emmer indicates support of the following principles regarding abortion. - Abortions should always be illegal.
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Q: Do you support allowing pharmacists who conscientiously object to emergency contraception to refuse to dispense it?
A: Yes.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Abortion:
State funding of embryonic stem cell research
Q: Do you support state funding of stem cell research?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support state funding of embryonic stem cell research?
A: Yes.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Civil Rights:
No same-sex marriage; no civil unions
Q: Should Minnesota recognize civil unions between same-sex couples?A: No.
Q: Should same-sex couples be allowed to marry?
A: No.
Q: Should Minnesota provide state-level spousal rights to same-sex couples?
A: No.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Civil Rights:
Affirmative action yes; but not in state contracting
Q: Should the state government consider race and gender in state government contracting and hiring decisions?A: No.
Q: Do you support affirmative action in public college admissions?
A: Yes.
Q: Should Minnesota continue affirmative action programs?
A: Yes.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Crime:
Establish the death penalty in Minnesota
Emmer indicates support of the following principles regarding crime.- Establish the death penalty in Minnesota.
- Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
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Minors accused of a violent crime should be prosecuted as adults.
- Support state and local law enforcement officials enforcing federal immigration laws.
- Support hate crime legislation.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Education:
Vouchers for private or religious school
Emmer indicates support of the following principles regarding education.- Support state education standards and testing requirements for K-12 students.
- Support requiring public schools to administer high school exit exams.
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Allow parents to use vouchers to send their children to any private or religious school.
- Support using a merit pay system for teachers.
- Provide state funding for tax incentives and financial aid to help make college more affordable.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Education:
Supports voluntary school prayer & abstinence-only sexual ed
Q: Do you support a moment of silence in public schools?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support voluntary prayer in public schools?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support sexual education programs that include information on abstinence, contraceptives, and HIV/STD prevention methods?
A: Undecided .
Q: Do you support abstinence-only sexual education programs?
A: Yes.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Energy & Oil:
Increase production of coal, gas, oil, plus alternatives
Emmer indicates support of the following principles regarding the environment and energy. -
Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
- Support increased production of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil, etc).
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Government Reform:
Limit PAC contributions, but all others ok
Q: Do you support limiting the number of terms for Minnesota governors, state senators and representatives? A: No.
Q: Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative candidates... Individual?
A: No.
Q: PAC?
A: Yes.
Q: Corporate?
A: No.
Q: Political Parties?
A: No.
Q: Do you support requiring disclosure of campaign finance information?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state-level political campaigns?
A: Yes.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Gun Control:
Concealed carry ok; but require licenses & restrictions
Q: Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?A: Yes.
Q: Should citizens be allowed to carry concealed guns?
A: Yes.
Q: Should a license be required for gun possession?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support current levels of enforcement of existing state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support current state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?
A: Yes.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
On Health Care:
Medical care is not a responsibility of state government
Emmer indicates support of the following principles regarding health. - Guaranteed medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
- Limit the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
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Require hospitals and labs to release reports on infections that are a risk to public health, while not compromising patient confidentiality.
Source: Minnesota Congressional 2008 Political Courage Test
Nov 1, 2008
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